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📢 IDA 9.5 is here: more platforms, more agentic power. → 3 new decompilers → IDA MCP and Assist for AI-driven reversing → Recursive decompilation across call graphs → IDA Home upgrades → And much more It’s one of our biggest releases yet. hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.5...

Hex-Rays has completed its acquisition of HexAI. The HexAI team has joined Hex-Rays to bring IDA technology into its agentic platform for cybersecurity research. Read more: hex-rays.com/blog/hex-ray...

🍎 IDA 9.5 brings better DriverKit support for reversing Apple drivers: • Types for every DriverKit SDK from 19 to 25 • Classes, layouts and vtables recovered, including private-framework classes • Kernel calls named, even in stripped drivers and arm64 kernelcaches 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.5...

IDA 9.5 adds a licensing API. Everything the License Manager dialog does is now available from code, in the C++ SDK, IDAPython and IDA Domain. Handy for plugins, headless scripts and shared-license pipelines. 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.5...

The upcoming IDA 9.5 adds 3️⃣ new decompilers and will deliver 🔟 platform updates. The new decompilers: ◾ Android DEX ◾ Infineon TriCore ◾ Qualcomm Hexagon 👉 Read the full blog to see the rest of the updates: hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.5...

The IDA 9.5 Beta is live! • IDA MCP + Assist: model-agnostic, opt-in AI for RE • New TriCore, Hexagon and DEX/ODEX decompilers • Recursive decompilation • Major Apple Kernel Cache and DriverKit improvements • New Malware Analysis add-on Beta members can download it now. hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.5...

The official IDA MCP Server is here. It's free, open source, and works with any LLM. Your agent writes IDAPython, uses ~20% fewer tokens, and can share an IDB with you in real time. 𝚞𝚟𝚡 𝚒𝚍𝚊-𝚑𝚌𝚕𝚒 𝚖𝚌𝚙 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚕 hex-rays.com/blog/hex-ray... (copy-paste: uvx ida-hcli mcp install)

📢 The 2026 IDA Plugin Contest is officially open! Submissions are open through November 30, with winners announced mid-January. Cash prizes up to $5K, plus free IDA licenses and more. Full rules + prize breakdown: hex-rays.com/plugin-contest

We have 10 seats left for our Malware Village workshop at @defcon.bsky.social on Saturday. A DLL Sideloading Teardown Intro in IDA. All skill levels welcome. 📍 Malware Village, Hall 2 📅 Sat Aug 8, 12:55–14:05 (Reg closes Sat. morning) 👉 Sign Up: eventbrite.com/e/follow-the...

We're at @defcon.bsky.social this week. Seats still available for our workshop @Malware Village! Follow the Execution: A DLL Sideloading Teardown Intro in IDA 📍 Malware Village, Hall 2 🗓️ Sat Aug 8, 12:55–14:05 🎫 Reg closes Fri Aug 6, 11:59pm 👉 Sign Up: www.eventbrite.com/e/follow-the...

"In this new world of hacking, how do we optimize the way information is relayed and validated in an agent-human hacking environment?" @mahal0z.bsky.social explores how LLMs killed the old decompiler-collaboration playbook — and what could replace it. hex-rays.com/blog/llms-ha...

🏠 idalib is now available in IDA Home. Now hobbyists & enthusiasts can call IDA's analysis engine as a library. We're offering 30% off IDA Home until Aug 14.* Use code HOME30 at checkout. 👉 Learn More: hex-rays.com/ida-home *Offer not available for corporations, agencies or resellers.

Vegas in August = Hacker Summer Camp. We'll be at Black Hat, B-Sides LV, and DEF CON 34. Demos of new and upcoming tools, malware workshops, recruiting and swag for those sharing feedback. 👉 Find the full rundown and where to catch us: hex-rays.com/blog/hex-ray...

Our Teams add-on just got a major upgrade - now running on top of any Git server. 👀 We're looking for qualified corporate testers (min. 2 users) to try it out at *no charge*. Specific eligibility terms apply. Email sales@hex-rays.com to see if you qualify. hex-rays.com/blog/teams-g...

📢 IDA 9.4 is here! • Rebuilt Dyld Shared Cache workflow • Decompiler now speaks Swift • New Qualcomm Hexagon & MCore modules • Pathfinder + redesigned Jump Anywhere • Teams add-on now runs on Git • idalib now ships with IDA Home 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.4...

Here's the last IDA 9.4 pre-release teaser... We've significantly improved Swift binary analysis. In this blog, we're focusing on two different improvements: 1️⃣ Proper modelling of the Swift ABI 2️⃣ Proper typing of Swift runtime functions 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.4...

The IDA Domain API just got a big update. 👀 This version adds microcode, pseudocode, imports, and flowchart modules — covering most of the everyday scripting surface in IDA. Open source and welcoming contributions. Read the blog for before/after examples. 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/whats-n...

IDA 9.4 teasers continue... 1️⃣ Jump Anywhere is now the default G dialog. 2️⃣ Pathfinder, a new tool for asking "can this code reach that?" directly from the xref graph. Read the blog for the full breakdown. 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.4...

IDA 9.4 pre-release teasers continue. Next: an improved Dyld Shared Cache workflow. No more loading the entire DSC just to keep cross-references intact. 9.4 brings on-demand loading, fluid navigation, new specialized widgets & a clean API usable by humans and agents. 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.4...

⏱️ IDA 9.4 pre-release teasers start now. First up: wider processor and platform support. The upcoming release adds a Qualcomm Hexagon module, Mcore and C-SKY V1, complete AArch64 SVE/SME, improved TriCore analysis, expanded RISC-V coverage and more. 👉 hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.4...

It's not too late to sign-up... We're hosting a free virtual workshop/webinar on idalib — IDA as a library. Call IDA's analysis engine directly from your own code, automate workflows without launching the GUI, and integrate IDA into your toolchain. 👉 2dgu4h.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2D4ZYPjdCRFO...

Stop by our sponsor table at @reconmtl.bsky.social to get a sneak peek at IDA 9.4, learn about our new malware extensions, share your feedback for some primo swag, or just say hi. We're also partnering with BlackHoodie again, and we'll be closing out Sunday with the final session.

We're heading to @x33fcon and we'd love to see you there! Stop by our expo table to dig into headless IDA, get a sneak peek at the newly revamped Teams, and check out our new malware-centric features. Or just come say hello! 👋

By popular demand, our Spring Sale for the new on-demand starter training is extended. This new training lets you go at your own pace and includes new practical exercises to sharpen your reversing skills. Get 20% off with code STR20. Offer expires 12 June 2026. hex-rays.com/training/ida...

We're hosting a free virtual workshop on idalib — IDA as a library. Call IDA's analysis engine directly from your own code, automate workflows without launching the GUI, and integrate IDA into any toolchain you're already running. Sign up today 👉 2dgu4h.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2D4ZYPjdCRFO...

🎂 IDA Turns 35. To celebrate, we’re launching: • 35% off new licenses (see eligibility requirements) • Limited-edition swag giveaway • “35 Ways to Use IDA” as told by you • Stories from the past and a few for the future Read all about it here: hex-rays.com/blog/ida-tur...

We'll be at @offensivecon.bsky.social Friday and Saturday! Stop our sponsor table to check out spotlights on new, in-beta and upcoming features. We’ll also have swag for anyone who shares feedback on IDA. See you soon!

We are thrilled to announce Hex-Rays' Plugin Contest winners! 🥇 1st Place: iOSHelper 🥈 2nd Place: BinSync 🥉 3rd Place: CrystalRE Check out the winning plugins, honorable mentions & all other submissions. Install these plugins today with a single command via hcli. hex-rays.com/plugin-conte...

🔦 PLUGIN SPOTLIGHT: ida-cyberchef embeds CyberChef's data transformation engine directly into IDA Pro, with a Qt interface that sits alongside your disassembly as a side panel. Data flows top to bottom through three panels for input, recipe, and output. hex-rays.com/blog/ida-pro...

New training updates with on-demand courses and new AI workflows. Plus Spring discounts with up to 40% Off. Details + course breakdown: hex-rays.com/blog/spring-... *Limited time offer, check blog for expiration dates!

We'll be at the RSA this week! If you want to talk about VR, AI, malware, and what’s on the IDA roadmap, book some time with us. 👉 meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/chris-hernan...

📚IDA Pro online training season is approaching! Grab yourself a discounted seat with these promo codes: • EARLY2026 for 15% OFF one course • MULTI202026 for 20% OFF two or more courses *No active license required. Limited time offer. View our schedule here: hex-rays.com/training

Our IDA Starter course is moving to on-demand! Learn the fundamentals of reverse engineering with IDA at your own pace, and at a lower price. Coming April 2026 👉 Learn more & Join the waitlist: hex-rays.com/training/ida...

⚡Check out what we have in store for IDA in 2026... We’re expanding technical depth, improving performance, strengthening collaboration, and introducing a new generation of scalable RE tools. Read our 2026 Product Vision: hex-rays.com/blog/2026-pr...

❤️ LAST CHANCE for savings you'll love... IDA Pro’s 40% OFF* this Valentine's season. Use code LOVE40 by February 28 to get your license to the industry's best, for 40% less: hex-rays.com/license-love *Terms apply.

🔦 IDA Plugin Spotlight: DBImporter Import your databases from Ghidra into IDA with this new plugin. It also can be used programmatically as a Python module or a CLI tool; making headless operation and automated conversions possible. Check it out: hex-rays.com/blog/plugin-...

📣 IDA 9.3 has officially shipped! Expanded architecture support, improved decompilation accuracy, performance gains, and meaningful quality-of-life upgrades for everyday reversing. Explore the highlights and dive into the release notes: hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.3...

🔗 Teams, our collaborative add-on tool, will be fully integrated into IDA 9.3. No more switching to HVUI. Collaboration, diffing, and commits now happen directly inside IDA. hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.3...

🔧 IDA 9.3 will bring enhancements to our disassembler line-up, with improvements to instruction decoding, idiom recognition, and cross-reference generation. ARM64 Extensions (SVE, MTE, CSSC), Andes AndeStar™ (V3 NDS32 and V5 RISC-V), ARC, TriCore & more. hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.3...

We're out here @DistrictCon! Chris and JB are roaming around excited to meet and talk with all you IDA users. If you want to minimize search time, you can book a chat with us here: meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/justine-benj...

We're heading to D.C. for @districtcon.bsky.social this weekend and would love to connect. We're ready to discuss content collaborations, and gain product feedback, user insights, and more. Book a few minutes with us during the conference: meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/justine-benj...

🏃🏽 IDA 9.3 will see faster, more responsive tabular views, contributing to a noticeably smoother experience when working with large files. Check it out: hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.3...

📢 LAST CALL: IDA Plugin Contest! The submission window closes January 15, 2026 @ 11:59pm CET. Read the entry instructions and full details here: hex-rays.com/plugin-contest Good luck!

🔎 Here's another sneak peek! IDA 9.3 will expand its decompiler lineup w/ RH850, improve Golang support, update the Microcode Viewer, add the "forbid assignment propagation" feature, and more. Get the details here: hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.3...

👀 IDA 9.3 is coming soon, so we'll be sharing some of the key updates in this release throughout the next few weeks... ➥ First up: Practical Improvements to the Type System hex-rays.com/blog/ida-9.3...

🚨 The Hex-Rays IDA Plugin Contest 🚨 There's still time to submit your plugin! We've updated the submission process, upped the prizes and opened it up to IDA Free users. 📅 Submissions close: January 15, 2026 Get the full update here: hex-rays.com/plugin-contest